Average rent in Reading
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Data as of: ONS private rents published 21 October 2026; UK House Price Index published 21 October 2026.
What is the average rent in Reading?
As of September 2026, the average private rent in Reading is £1,582 a month, up 1.3% on a year earlier. One-bedroom homes average £1,120 and four-bedroom homes £2,365. Flats and maisonettes average £1,277. Figures from the ONS Price Index of Private Rents.
Updated
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Bedrooms | A month | Year change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | £1,120 | +1.1% |
| 2 | £1,399 | +1.1% |
| 3 | £1,680 | +1.7% |
| 4 or more | £2,365 | +0.9% |
Rent, price and illustrative gross yield by type
| Type | Rent a month | Average price | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £2,184 | £714,640 | 3.7% |
| Semi-detached | £1,765 | £443,351 | 4.8% |
| Terraced | £1,615 | £353,126 | 5.5% |
| Flats and maisonettes | £1,277 | £224,077 | 6.8% |
More questions about renting in Reading
How much have rents gone up in Reading?
Rents were up 1.3% in the year to September 2026, to an average of £1,582 a month, against £1,466 across England.
Source: ONS, Price Index of Private Rents, September 2026.
How much is a one-bedroom home to rent in Reading?
A one-bedroom home averaged £1,120 a month in September 2026 (up 1.1% on a year earlier), and a home with four or more bedrooms £2,365.
Source: ONS, Price Index of Private Rents, September 2026.
What rental yield can a landlord get in Reading?
Set against the average price of the same type of home, the illustrative gross yield is highest for flats and maisonettes (6.8%) and lowest for detached homes (3.7%). That is the average rent times 12, divided by the average price, before costs, empty periods and tax.
Source: ONS, Price Index of Private Rents, September 2026; HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
How much stamp duty does a landlord pay to buy in Reading?
A landlord who already owns a home pays the higher rates for additional homes: at the local average price of £350,501, that is £25,050 in stamp duty. Tax and legal fees for each kind of buyer in Reading.
How much does it cost to buy a home in Reading?
The average home sold for £350,501 in August 2026. How prices in Reading have moved over the year.
Letting a home in England? The Renters' Rights Act changed the rules from 1 May 2026: see the Renters' Rights Act guide and the possession grounds checker.
Nearby areas
| Area | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Wokingham | £1,469 |
| Bracknell Forest | £1,481 |
| West Berkshire | £1,355 |
| South Oxfordshire | £1,418 |
Also in Reading: house prices and council tax.
Questions
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Sources
Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. ONS private rents for September 2026 published 21 October 2026; Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This page is general information, not legal advice, and hasn't been reviewed by a solicitor. Instrukt is not a law firm.